SA's New Cheapest EV Driven, Golf R Confirmed for SA, & New Data Shows Diesel is Top.

Join David Taylor on this Cars.co.za News episode as he dives into the latest automotive headlines! Discover South Africa's new most affordable electric vehicle, the BYD Dolphin Surf, with detailed pricing starting from R339 900 and an exciting "Early Adopter Package" including a home charger and free insurance.

Get ready for the highly anticipated arrival of the Volkswagen Golf 8.5 R, officially confirmed for South Africa, with its powerful 245 kW and 420 Nm (estimated arrival Q1 2026) .

Plus, we unveil key takeaways from the Cars.co.za Industry Report 2025, challenging misconceptions about diesel's demand and Chinese vehicle resale values, revealing surprising market trends and future outlooks . Don't miss these crucial updates from the South African automotive world!


00:43 - BYD Dolphin Surf
01:17 - Pricing Details
01:39 - Early Adopter Package
02:11 - Driving Opinions
02:38 - Golf 8.5R
03:00 - Fuel Issues
03:42 - Power figures
03:57 - Pricing Details
04:12 - Dealercon Highlights
04:41 - NEV vs Diesel sales
04:55 - Chinese Cars Resale Value

Links :

BYD Dolphin Surf (2025) Launch Review
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring-news/BYD-Dolphin-Surf-2025-Launch-Review/318040/

Volkswagen Golf 8.5 R (2025) International Launch Review
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring-news/vw-golf-8-5-r-2025-international-launch-review/317855/

Industry Report 2025
https://www.cars.co.za/reports/industry-report-2025/

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